How long is the commute from Rankin, PA?
Workers who live in Rankin, PA take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% of workers drive alone to work.
26.8% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
42.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±8.1)
- Public transportation
- 26.8%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 42.9%
How people in Rankin get to work
| Means of transportation | Rankin | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 41.6% (±14.3 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.4% (±6.4 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 26.8% (±16.0 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±3.2 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±5.8 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Rankin, the average commute is not measurably different from Allegheny County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rankin, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Allegheny County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegheny County, Rankin ranks 18 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 739 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rankin
| Vehicles available | Rankin | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 42.9% (±14.5 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±15.7 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.8% (±9.6 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.9% (±5.2 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Rankin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Allegheny County (11.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rankin
| Rankin | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±5.8 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 82.1% (±9.4 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 71.7% (±13.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rankin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Allegheny County (90.8%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rankin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin | — | 29.4 minutes (±8.1) | — |
| Swissvale | 0.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Whitaker | 0.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock | 1.1 mi | 30.5 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock Hills | 1.2 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 1.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead | 1.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Munhall | 1.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 1.7 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fawn Township (Allegheny County) | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) | 30.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Wilkinsburg | 29.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Etna | 29.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Homestead | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Turtle Creek | 29.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Rankin | 29.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 18 (tie) | West Deer Township | 29.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 20 | Richland Township (Allegheny County) | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 21 | Whitehall | 29.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 22 | Wilkins Township | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 23 | North Versailles Township | 28.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 24 (tie) | South Park Township | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rankin
How long is the average commute in Rankin?
Workers who live in Rankin, PA take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rankin without a car?
42.9% of households in Rankin have no vehicle, and 26.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rankin?
8.0% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Rankin worked from home, and 71.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rankin borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rankin borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rankin borough, Pennsylvania
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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